Students are naturally curious about their brains and how their brains work. The purpose of this lesson is to have students learn basic information about their developing brain, what their brain is capable of doing, and what happens when nicotine is introduced to their developing brain. The goal is for students to walk away with more knowledge about their brain, understand why it is important to prevent nicotine use, and keep their brains healthy.
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Learning Objectives Key Takeaways By hearing and participating in this lesson, students will:
- Describe the brain functions, including the structures and pathways in the brain.
- Discuss the unique features of the adolescent brain and its vulnerability to addiction.
- Explain the ways the brain reacts to drugs including nicotine.
- Define addiction using the biopsychosocial model.
- Describe the role of nicotine and its addictive properties.
- The teen brain’s job is to figure out what makes you- you!
- Your brain is awesome and full of potential.
- Everyone’s brain is different.
- An adolescent’s brain is particularly vulnerable to drugs.
- Nicotine hooks you and makes you think you need it.
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